Dance with Deception by Tracy Goodwin

Author:Tracy Goodwin [Goodwin, Tracy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-09-15T22:00:00+00:00

The Morley family returned the favor that the Duke of Davenport had extended to them when he held their wedding banquet a little more than a year prior. In addition to Alexander and Constance offering the most wonderful wedding feast, they had invited the wedding guests stay at their estate, leaving the bride and groom private time.

In spite of the kindness of his friends and the amount of effort it took for them to plan such an elaborate celebration in less than a fortnight, Sebastian found the reception to be a nuisance.

While he smiled at his guests and joined his wife in the pleasantries of small talk, he silently considered which piece of clothing he would remove from his wife first.

Under normal circumstances, of course, the bride would undress with her maid; however, Sebastian didn’t think he could wait that long. The more he considered it, he concluded that the carriage ride home would be a good time to undress his wife.

His gaze followed Gwen, who now chatted with Victoria and Constance. The sight of her banished Sebastian’s wicked thoughts and he vowed to make their first night together special for her. He would be patient, even if it killed him.

Sebastian glanced at his pocket watch. The time to leave was almost upon them. He negotiated his way to his wife until a servant called to him, halting his progress while handing Sebastian a folded missive.

Sebastian read the note and his mood darkened with each word. He altered his course, heading to the sitting room where his visitor awaited him.

He entered the room and spotted Dunlop by the window, staring out the glass.

“Weren’t you humiliated enough today, Dunlop?” Sebastian crossed the room. “Where is your pride?”

“Pride has nothing to do with this, Your Grace, although yours will take a blow soon enough.”

Sebastian ignored his remarks. “She chose me and not you. It’s over.”

“We both know that choice had nothing to do with the reason Gwendolyn married you today.”

“Choice,” Sebastian emphasized, “had everything to do with why Gwen married me. Don’t fool yourself.”

Keir chortled. “It’s you who is the fool.”

“So you are her to what, issue cryptic messages?”

“No, I’m here to inform you that I will never let you forget what you’ve taken from me.” Keir swallowed before continuing, “Remember that I will never forget the plans you ruined. Watch your back, old chap.”

“I paid you a hefty sum, Dunlop, one which you greedily accepted.” Tension again seized Sebastian’s muscles as a vein pulsated in his neck. “Get out and stay away from my wife.”

“You can have your precious bride. She is cheap and tainted.” Keir’s voice dripped with hatred and there was no doubt in Sebastian’s mind that his rival meant every word. Keir added, “It’s you I’m after.”

Blood pounded hard and fast in Sebastian’s temples as his anger escalated, seeking release. He swung his fist at Keir, hitting his mark with such force that it lifted the man off of his feet before sending him crashing into the wall behind him with a loud thud.

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